Today's Photography Quote

Of course, there will always be
those who look only at technique, who ask "how,"
while others of a more curious nature will ask "why."
Personally, I have always preferred
inspiration to information.

-Man Ray

Questions to Ponder:

As I look at tons of images for class I say wow, how did they do that lighting something similar.  However as we edit our own photos my instructors ask "WHY" did you take that photo?  What drew you snap that shot.  THEN you can edit it to the reason why you took it in the first place.  

So as you look to editing your own photos, remember the WHY's not the how's.  As you compose the scene on your next shot, remember to ask yourself WHY you are taking your camera out.  

Some of the most powerful images are NOT technically sound.  They are blurry!  -me :)

Today's Photography Quote

At forty-two
I decided to become a photographer because
it offered a means of creative thought and action.
I didn’t rationalize this, I just felt it intuitively
and followed my intuition,
which I have never regretted.

-Wynn Bullock

Questions to ponder:

What is your passion?

Why would you (or not) consider a life change at age 42?

Today's Photography Quote

When you photograph a face . . .you photograph the soul behind it. 

- Jean -Luc Godard

Questions to Ponder:


How has your images of a face describe the soul behind it?


What do your eyes look at when you first see a picture of a face?

Today's Photography Quote

“For me the printing process is part of the magic of photography. It’s that magic that can be exciting, disappointing, rewarding and frustrating all in the same few moments in the darkroom.”

-John Sexton

Questions to Ponder:

Apply this to the digital age of cameras and software.  How is it similar to today as you work in a photo editing software?  

Do you experience the same exciting, disappointing, rewarding and frustrating moments?

Today's Photography Quote

If your pictures aren’t good enough, you aren’t close enough. 

- Robert Capa

Questions to Ponder:
Have you ever felt that your pictures are not good enough?  Why?
What are ways to get closer?
How does it make you feel to get closer?